2010 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 242 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan Quest | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Nissan | Dacia |
Model | Quest | Duster |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |